League-position context
New York Red Bulls rank13th
New York City FC rank2nd
New York Red Bulls points48
New York City FC points64
New York Red Bulls: #13 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +2
16 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York City FC: #2 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.